Rita Stevens

Rita Stevens is a TEDx speaker, best-selling author, proud mother, and transformational speaker whose message transcends industries and audiences. As the founder of Silent Voyces, Inc.—a nonprofit dedicated to empowering families of children with disabilities through advocacy and community—and a seasoned executive with over 20 years in healthcare leadership, Rita brings a rare blend of deep emotional resonance and high-level strategic insight to every stage.

Drawing from her personal journey raising a child with cerebral palsy and visual impairments, Rita delivers deeply human keynotes that challenge audiences to reframe adversity and discover strength in unexpected places. Her best-selling book, Unexpected Patterns of Purpose, serves as a roadmap for finding clarity, resilience, and actionable purpose when life’s plans shift.

Equally at home in corporate boardrooms, healthcare summits, and educational conferences, Rita’s professional foundation spans pediatric and adult facility management, process improvement, and organizational leadership. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, an MBA, and dual certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Lean Six Sigma Specialist. This cross-industry background allows her to seamlessly connect operational excellence with empathetic leadership—making her a powerful voice for diverse audiences, including corporate teams, educators, healthcare professionals, and communities of color.

Whether addressing executive leaders, parents, or front-line staff, Rita equips her audiences to advocate confidently, navigate complex systems with courage, and unlock their inherent potential with vision and intention.

Based in: Little Elm, TX
Organization: Silent Voyces
Position: Founder and Executive Director
Speaking topics: careers in public service, advocacy & organizing, leadership as a woman in government, supporting women in government, overcoming adversity & resilience, mindset and growth, self-leadership confidence, health & wellness, disability, nonprofit & purpose-driven entrepreneurship
Audience preferences: all
In-person or virtual: both
Speaking format: lead presenter, panelist, workshop facilitator, Q&A/informal discussions, fireside chat
Speaker fee: negotiable

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